Steve Lyons
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Steve Lyons
affected demand gas question rising utility vehicles
There is no question that the demand for traditional sport utility vehicles has been affected by rising gas prices.
coast population sitting
Everyone flocked to the coast and built. Now the hurricanes have come back, so to speak, and the population is sitting there.
business danger healthy run
I think it's a big danger for the industry. I don't think it's a healthy way to run the business long-term.
following pay performance september start strong
As expected, we experienced pay back in September following a strong performance to start the quarter.
feeling gm
I think GM was just feeling the pressure.
attract buyers cars categories coming continue crossover environment face gasoline likely prices strong utility vehicles
Traditional SUVs will continue to face headwinds in the coming months, ... Fortunately our lineup of cars and crossover utility vehicles is strong and getting stronger. These categories likely will continue to attract buyers in an environment where gasoline prices are rising.
clearance felt good run
We felt it had run its course. We felt it was good for clearance time.